2014 kentucky monthly fall travel co-op
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T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
Everyone knows Kentucky is Bourbon Country, however, Kentucky’s farms grow more than just grains. � ey cultivate some of the freshest and � nest products you’ll ever taste. � is is why our state’s distinguished chefs–from roadside cafés to � ve-star establishments–have embraced the farm-to-table movement. With these fresh � avors and ingredients our chefs use their
expertise to blend Southern cooking traditions with today’s hottest trends.
kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
Home of the South’sPremier Cuisine Scene.
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
Have a new adventure around every curve! Tour the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, National Corvette Museum, Historic Railpark & Train Museum and the Kentucky Museum, or get your motor running at the new NCM Motorsports Park. Refuel in our charming downtown with Corsair Distillery, shops, galleries and restaurants, then shi� gears on Kentucky’s only underground boat tour at Lost River Cave. Cruise the rolling countryside for home-made treats, corn mazes, Jackson’s Orchard Pumpkin Festivals or even Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park. Lost River Music Festival with ZZ Top and � e Kentucky Headhunters is October 25. Request your FREE guide today!
BOWLING GREENGEARED FOR FALL FUN!
VisitBGKY.com800.326.7465
So it might not be quite two weeks before you have another meal but when you attend the 38th Annual Country Ham Festival in Cadiz-Trigg County, you’ll certainly leave with happy taste buds – and the kids will have a blast too. Ham and BBQ put Cadiz on the map! But each year, it’s also the hotspot for live music, get-in-with-‘em petting zoo, live sand sculptor, the World Record Biscuit, fireworks, Hog Roast Demo, 200+ vendors, and tons of carnival rides. Get to Cadiz, Home of Lake Barkley. 2014 Ham Fest, October 10-11
YOU + HAM FEST = KIDS SLEEP WELL + FULL BELLY FOR 2 WEEKS
GoCadiz.com888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission
� e Coolest Place in History serves up Bluegrass recipes, warm hospitality and unique dining experiences! Enjoy traditional Southern home cooking, as well as “seed to table” dishes at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the largest restored Shaker community. � e Beaumont Inn, Kentucky’s oldest family-operated Country Inn, serves authentic Southern cuisine in its formal dining room. In its relaxed Old Owl Tavern, Kentucky’s famous bourbons are featured. Stop by Kentucky Fudge Company downtown for homemade fudge. � e company preserved its building, formerly Dedman’s Drug Store, and still serves meals and ice cream at the original 1860 soda fountain!
KENTUCKY’S OLDEST SETTLEMENTDISHES OUT NEW, AUTHENTIC
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
HarrodsburgKY.com800.355.9192
Tantalize your senses in Hopkinsville! Take your taste buds back with a burger from Ferrell’s, a local institution since 1936. Feel the sacred ground beneath your feet as you walk in the footsteps of the Cherokee at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park. Listen to local lore about the Kelly “Little Green Men” and clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Smell the locally grown produce and fresh-baked bread at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. Take a look around and enjoy all of our outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golf, and fun on the farm! Bring the family and enjoy your stay, whether it turns out to be a few days or a lifetime.
HOPKINSVILLE
visithopkinsville.com800.842.9959
Foodies � ock to Kentucky for its eclectic dining scene,
which o� ers everything from haute cuisine in elegant hotel
restaurants to outstanding down-home fare at diners and
even truck stops. � ere’s never been a more exciting time
to dine around Kentucky, where hip new restaurants thrive
along with decades-old favorites.
To satisfy your hunger for food
adventure, get o� the beaten path
and explore out-of-the-way spots.
Where to start? Whatever your
taste in food, you’ll � nd a restaurant
somewhere in Kentucky to � t the
bill. Just be brave enough to venture
out on your own, o� the beaten path.
Visit www.kentuckytourism.com for
restaurant listings around the state.
Several national cable-TV food
programs recently have featured
Kentucky eateries. Check the
programs’ archives on-line to � nd
where your favorite TV chef has
visited to sample things like mutton
barbecue, po’ boys and Mile-High
Meringue Pie.
Kentucky also celebrates its eclectic foods with festivals
devoted to spoonbread, fried chicken, sorghum, elk,
barbecue, apples and many other edibles. Let your taste
buds be your guide as you discover Kentucky’s love for its
foods in fun festivals throughout the Commonwealth.
A TASTE OF KENTUCKY!On any weekend in spring, summer and fall, you’ll encounter
festivals devoted to unique foods going on around the
Bluegrass State. Plan your gastronomic adventures
around the many listings of food festivals you’ll � nd at
www.kentuckytourism.com.
Meanwhile, forty-seven food destinations in eastern Kentucky
are included in a new guide developed
by the Appalachian Regional
Commission (ARC) to promote
culinary travel throughout the region.
� e ARC recently announced the
launch of “Bon Appétit Appalachia”,
a tourism map-guide showcasing
hundreds of the Appalachian region’s
most distinctive food destinations.
� e complete guide is available online
at www.visitappalachia.com. Sites
featured include local farms, farmers
markets, farm-to-table restaurants,
wineries, cra� breweries, food festivals
and other culinary destinations.
� e guide’s launch builds on e� orts to
promote eastern Kentucky’s local-food
economy as the region continues to
look toward the future for new economic activity. Supporting
its growing food-systems sector is one of the important steps
the region has taken to diversify its economic base.
So get a taste of Kentucky by sampling its distinctive
culinary culture.
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
Have a new adventure around every curve! Tour the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, National Corvette Museum, Historic Railpark & Train Museum and the Kentucky Museum, or get your motor running at the new NCM Motorsports Park. Refuel in our charming downtown with Corsair Distillery, shops, galleries and restaurants, then shi� gears on Kentucky’s only underground boat tour at Lost River Cave. Cruise the rolling countryside for home-made treats, corn mazes, Jackson’s Orchard Pumpkin Festivals or even Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park. Lost River Music Festival with ZZ Top and � e Kentucky Headhunters is October 25. Request your FREE guide today!
BOWLING GREENGEARED FOR FALL FUN!
VisitBGKY.com800.326.7465
So it might not be quite two weeks before you have another meal but when you attend the 38th Annual Country Ham Festival in Cadiz-Trigg County, you’ll certainly leave with happy taste buds – and the kids will have a blast too. Ham and BBQ put Cadiz on the map! But each year, it’s also the hotspot for live music, get-in-with-‘em petting zoo, live sand sculptor, the World Record Biscuit, fireworks, Hog Roast Demo, 200+ vendors, and tons of carnival rides. Get to Cadiz, Home of Lake Barkley. 2014 Ham Fest, October 10-11
YOU + HAM FEST = KIDS SLEEP WELL + FULL BELLY FOR 2 WEEKS
GoCadiz.com888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission
� e Coolest Place in History serves up Bluegrass recipes, warm hospitality and unique dining experiences! Enjoy traditional Southern home cooking, as well as “seed to table” dishes at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the largest restored Shaker community. � e Beaumont Inn, Kentucky’s oldest family-operated Country Inn, serves authentic Southern cuisine in its formal dining room. In its relaxed Old Owl Tavern, Kentucky’s famous bourbons are featured. Stop by Kentucky Fudge Company downtown for homemade fudge. � e company preserved its building, formerly Dedman’s Drug Store, and still serves meals and ice cream at the original 1860 soda fountain!
KENTUCKY’S OLDEST SETTLEMENTDISHES OUT NEW, AUTHENTIC
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
HarrodsburgKY.com800.355.9192
Tantalize your senses in Hopkinsville! Take your taste buds back with a burger from Ferrell’s, a local institution since 1936. Feel the sacred ground beneath your feet as you walk in the footsteps of the Cherokee at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park. Listen to local lore about the Kelly “Little Green Men” and clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Smell the locally grown produce and fresh-baked bread at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. Take a look around and enjoy all of our outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golf, and fun on the farm! Bring the family and enjoy your stay, whether it turns out to be a few days or a lifetime.
HOPKINSVILLE
visithopkinsville.com800.842.9959
Foodies � ock to Kentucky for its eclectic dining scene,
which o� ers everything from haute cuisine in elegant hotel
restaurants to outstanding down-home fare at diners and
even truck stops. � ere’s never been a more exciting time
to dine around Kentucky, where hip new restaurants thrive
along with decades-old favorites.
To satisfy your hunger for food
adventure, get o� the beaten path
and explore out-of-the-way spots.
Where to start? Whatever your
taste in food, you’ll � nd a restaurant
somewhere in Kentucky to � t the
bill. Just be brave enough to venture
out on your own, o� the beaten path.
Visit www.kentuckytourism.com for
restaurant listings around the state.
Several national cable-TV food
programs recently have featured
Kentucky eateries. Check the
programs’ archives on-line to � nd
where your favorite TV chef has
visited to sample things like mutton
barbecue, po’ boys and Mile-High
Meringue Pie.
Kentucky also celebrates its eclectic foods with festivals
devoted to spoonbread, fried chicken, sorghum, elk,
barbecue, apples and many other edibles. Let your taste
buds be your guide as you discover Kentucky’s love for its
foods in fun festivals throughout the Commonwealth.
A TASTE OF KENTUCKY!On any weekend in spring, summer and fall, you’ll encounter
festivals devoted to unique foods going on around the
Bluegrass State. Plan your gastronomic adventures
around the many listings of food festivals you’ll � nd at
www.kentuckytourism.com.
Meanwhile, forty-seven food destinations in eastern Kentucky
are included in a new guide developed
by the Appalachian Regional
Commission (ARC) to promote
culinary travel throughout the region.
� e ARC recently announced the
launch of “Bon Appétit Appalachia”,
a tourism map-guide showcasing
hundreds of the Appalachian region’s
most distinctive food destinations.
� e complete guide is available online
at www.visitappalachia.com. Sites
featured include local farms, farmers
markets, farm-to-table restaurants,
wineries, cra� breweries, food festivals
and other culinary destinations.
� e guide’s launch builds on e� orts to
promote eastern Kentucky’s local-food
economy as the region continues to
look toward the future for new economic activity. Supporting
its growing food-systems sector is one of the important steps
the region has taken to diversify its economic base.
So get a taste of Kentucky by sampling its distinctive
culinary culture.
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
Calling all adventure-seeking outdoor enthusiasts! In Laurel County, you can enjoy riding your bike in
the “Cycling Capital of Kentucky®,” hike in the Daniel Boone National Forest, boat or � sh on the stunning
beauty of Laurel River Lake, ride your motorcycle on the many mapped routes of southeast Kentucky or attend one of our numerous special events! Your
outdoor adventure awaits in London-Laurel County!
Centrally located along I-75 and the Hal Rogers Park-way in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel County is considered Kentucky’s Crossroads to Adventure and is conveniently situated within a short
drive to many of the state’s � nest attractions!
laurelkytourism.com800.348.0095
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTURE
IN LAUREL COUNTY!
VisitShelbyKy.com 502.633.6388
ShelbyKY Tourism & Visitors Bureau 316 Main Street Shelbyville, KY 40065
WE’VE GOT THE LOCAL FLAVOR!
Visit one of our delicious eateries. We have several dining destinations within our community,
including the famous Old Stone Inn, with its down-home delectables: fried chicken and fried
green tomatoes; or Science Hill Inn, where traditional Kentucky deliciousness is served: country ham, Hot Brown, fried chicken, biscuit pudding with bourbon sauce, and brown sugar pie. Don’t miss
a nice, refreshing break at one of our many ice cream, yogurt or custard establishments. And for those
looking for a quick bite—we can satiate that taste too!
VisitShelbyKy.com/dining
visitbardstown.com 800.638.4877
We’re not just any small town. We’re Bardstown, KY—where spooky thrills are happening all October long. Take a guided Ghost Trek through the most haunted parts of Bardstown. Or, if you’re brave enough, weave your way through the 6.5-acre corn maze in the Field of Terror. Want something fun for the family? Visit with the Spirits of Wickland. � is 90-minute family-friendly tour lets you interact, through a psychic medium, with the friendly spirits who once lived in this beautiful Georgian-style house. To learn more about Bardstown’s extensive events calendar, visit or call:
BARDSTOWN—THE SMALL TOWN WITH BIG-TIME HALLOWEEN FUN.
Pack your gear and explore your adventurous side! Outdoor enthusiast? Enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, ATV riding and more in our spectacular recreation areas. Traditional tourist? Savor our unique shopping, dining and arts experiences. Blaze your own vacation trail here!
MADISONVILLE – HOPKINS COUNTY
visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280
WELCOME TO PAINTSVILLEWHERE MUSIC MEETS THE MOUNTAINS
VisitPaintsvilleKy.com800.542.5790
At Butcher Hollow in Johnson County, visitors can tour the homeplace of country music stars Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Visit the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum where we feature live bluegrass music at “Front Porch Pickin” every � ursday at 7 p.m. and exhibit memorabilia about the many US 23 Country Music Highway stars. Tour the Mountain HomePlace, an 1850s working farm. Enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding on the Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Visit downtown Paintsville which o� ers over 20,000 square feet of antique shopping.Music, gol� ng, � shing, hiking, camping, antique shopping, local eateries, and more…enjoy it all in Paintsville, KY!
Corbin is home to Cumberland Falls, the birthplace of KFC, and a revitalized
downtown with new restaurants and shops. Located off I-75, Exit 25
CORBIN
corbinkytourism.com 606.528.8860
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
Calling all adventure-seeking outdoor enthusiasts! In Laurel County, you can enjoy riding your bike in
the “Cycling Capital of Kentucky®,” hike in the Daniel Boone National Forest, boat or � sh on the stunning
beauty of Laurel River Lake, ride your motorcycle on the many mapped routes of southeast Kentucky or attend one of our numerous special events! Your
outdoor adventure awaits in London-Laurel County!
Centrally located along I-75 and the Hal Rogers Park-way in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel County is considered Kentucky’s Crossroads to Adventure and is conveniently situated within a short
drive to many of the state’s � nest attractions!
laurelkytourism.com800.348.0095
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTURE
IN LAUREL COUNTY!
VisitShelbyKy.com 502.633.6388
ShelbyKY Tourism & Visitors Bureau 316 Main Street Shelbyville, KY 40065
WE’VE GOT THE LOCAL FLAVOR!
Visit one of our delicious eateries. We have several dining destinations within our community,
including the famous Old Stone Inn, with its down-home delectables: fried chicken and fried
green tomatoes; or Science Hill Inn, where traditional Kentucky deliciousness is served: country ham, Hot Brown, fried chicken, biscuit pudding with bourbon sauce, and brown sugar pie. Don’t miss
a nice, refreshing break at one of our many ice cream, yogurt or custard establishments. And for those
looking for a quick bite—we can satiate that taste too!
VisitShelbyKy.com/dining
visitbardstown.com 800.638.4877
We’re not just any small town. We’re Bardstown, KY—where spooky thrills are happening all October long. Take a guided Ghost Trek through the most haunted parts of Bardstown. Or, if you’re brave enough, weave your way through the 6.5-acre corn maze in the Field of Terror. Want something fun for the family? Visit with the Spirits of Wickland. � is 90-minute family-friendly tour lets you interact, through a psychic medium, with the friendly spirits who once lived in this beautiful Georgian-style house. To learn more about Bardstown’s extensive events calendar, visit or call:
BARDSTOWN—THE SMALL TOWN WITH BIG-TIME HALLOWEEN FUN.
Pack your gear and explore your adventurous side! Outdoor enthusiast? Enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, ATV riding and more in our spectacular recreation areas. Traditional tourist? Savor our unique shopping, dining and arts experiences. Blaze your own vacation trail here!
MADISONVILLE – HOPKINS COUNTY
visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280
WELCOME TO PAINTSVILLEWHERE MUSIC MEETS THE MOUNTAINS
VisitPaintsvilleKy.com800.542.5790
At Butcher Hollow in Johnson County, visitors can tour the homeplace of country music stars Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Visit the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum where we feature live bluegrass music at “Front Porch Pickin” every � ursday at 7 p.m. and exhibit memorabilia about the many US 23 Country Music Highway stars. Tour the Mountain HomePlace, an 1850s working farm. Enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding on the Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Visit downtown Paintsville which o� ers over 20,000 square feet of antique shopping.Music, gol� ng, � shing, hiking, camping, antique shopping, local eateries, and more…enjoy it all in Paintsville, KY!
Corbin is home to Cumberland Falls, the birthplace of KFC, and a revitalized
downtown with new restaurants and shops. Located off I-75, Exit 25
CORBIN
corbinkytourism.com 606.528.8860
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
jimbeamcountry.com800-526-2068
Just 20 minutes South of Louisville off I-65
STAY IN BOURBON COUNTRY
& WINE COUNTRY, TOO!Savor Kentucky’s spirited destination with a stay in Shepherdsville. You’ll be in the center of Kentucky
Bourbon Country & our own “Wine Country,” too! Start your adventure with a visit to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse. See a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the distillery of the #1 selling bourbon in the world ... from grain … to
barrel … to bottle … to a tasting room sample. Shepherdsville is also home to four award-winning
wineries, each offering beautiful winery tours, special events and tastings.
Don’t forget our outlet shopping at Zappos6pm.com where you could Save up to 70%. A stay in
Shepherdsville’s is Only 30 minutes from the NEW Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass!
kentuckylake.org800.467.7145
A perfect vacation is di� erent for everyone but for the avid outdoorsmen, a vacation doesn’t get any more perfect than at Kentucky Lake. As one of the top bass and crappie � sheries in the United States, Kentucky Lake is the natural choice for your next outdoor adventure. Also, you can experience boating, golf, wildlife, entertainment and fun for the entire family.
EXPERIENCE KENTUCKY LAKE!
TourWinchester.com 800.298.9105
Get o� the highway and head down the scenic byway to discover our new Beer Cheese Trail. It’s a culinary adventure honoring Winchester as the birthplace of beer cheese. � e trail leads to local restaurants, each with a unique beer cheese recipe. Visit all restaurants & mark on your “cheese log” for a free Cheese Trail t-shirt!
WINCHESTER’S BEER CHEESE TRAIL FOR THOSE WITH A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE!
moreheadtourism.com855.270.8733
Cave Run Lake may be known as the Muskie Capital of the South, but � shing is just one adventure waiting here. � e Daniel Boone National Forest is � lled with trails perfect for day hikes, backpacking, biking and horseback riding. Plus, Twin Knobs Campground features nearly 200 campsites and many recreation areas. Visit Morehead and discover your outdoor adventure.
VISIT MOREHEAD KENTUCKY AND FIND YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
“Feels like home” is a term that has o� en been used to describe Murray. In 2012, Rand McNally and USA Today visited and named Murray the Friendliest Small Town in America. Murray is a recreation paradise, being just a short drive from Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. Hunting, � shing, boating, camping, hiking, trail riding and nature viewing are in no short supply. In addition, LBL has an elk and bison prairie, nature station, 1800s-era settlement and planetarium. Visit Murray and see for yourself why it was named the Friendliest Small Town in America. Start planning your trip today!
MURRAY—FEELS LIKE HOME!
tourmurray.com 800.351.1603Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY:SMALL TOWN – BIG FUN!
visitashlandky.com 800.377.6249
Ashland, Kentucky, is birthplace to The Judds and Billy Ray Cyrus and is located along US 23 Country Music Highway – a mecca for arts and entertainment, family festivals, quilt block murals, and much more. The historic Paramount Arts Center, Highlands Museum, the historical tour, and the Jesse Stuart Foundation and Bookstore, which includes a wonderful gi� shop showcasing Kentucky products, all are a must-see while visiting Ashland. Come check us out – you’ll be glad you did!
OCTOBER COURT DAY IN MT. STERLING!
mtsterlingtourism.com859.498.8732
Mt. Sterling welcomes thousands of people from across the country to KY’s oldest festival— October Court Days on October 17-20th in Downtown. Visitors will � nd a variety of items to buy, sell or trade during this “ultimate shopping” four-day event. Shop from hundreds of vendors, including the new “KY Proud” area, and enjoy great food. Located 30 minutes east of Lexington on I-64 at Exit 110.
WELCOME, BBQ LOVERS!OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18, 2014
visitmunfordville.com888.686.3673
Join us in downtown Munfordville for an unforgettable weekend of BBQ bliss at the Big Bu� alo Crossing BBQ Cook-o� ! Professional BBQ cook teams from across the country will be here competing for $15,000 in prize money! Divisions include Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket. � is year, we’re part of the Jim Beam Bluegrass BBQ Showdown! � ere will be plenty of food and merchandise vendors around the downtown square. THURSDAY, October 16: 5 p.m. – KidsQ BBQ contest featuring the 9 winners of the Hart County Fair 4H BBQ contestFRIDAY, October 17: 4-10 p.m. – BBQ food vendors & cra� booths open; 7 p.m. – Dessert contest judgingSATURDAY, October 18: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. – BBQ festival, food vendors & cra� booths open; 12:00 p.m. – Judging begins; 4 p.m. – Awards ceremonyDirections: From I-65, take Exit 65. Turn le� 3/4 mile to downtown Munfordville.
pariskytourism.com859.987.8744Paris/Bourbon County Tourism Commission
Visit beautiful Paris, Kentucky in Bourbon County. Our treasures include Claiborne Farm, Duncan Tavern, Hopewell Museum, Colville Covered Bridge, Wallis House & Arboretum, Bourbon County Courthouse, Cane Ridge Shrine and Reed Valley Orchard. Visit our calendar online for all the upcoming exciting events:
HORSES HISTORY HOSPITALITY
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kentuckytourism.com • 1-800-225-TRIP
T H E R E ’ S O N L Y O N E .
jimbeamcountry.com800-526-2068
Just 20 minutes South of Louisville off I-65
STAY IN BOURBON COUNTRY
& WINE COUNTRY, TOO!Savor Kentucky’s spirited destination with a stay in Shepherdsville. You’ll be in the center of Kentucky
Bourbon Country & our own “Wine Country,” too! Start your adventure with a visit to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse. See a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the distillery of the #1 selling bourbon in the world ... from grain … to
barrel … to bottle … to a tasting room sample. Shepherdsville is also home to four award-winning
wineries, each offering beautiful winery tours, special events and tastings.
Don’t forget our outlet shopping at Zappos6pm.com where you could Save up to 70%. A stay in
Shepherdsville’s is Only 30 minutes from the NEW Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass!
kentuckylake.org800.467.7145
A perfect vacation is di� erent for everyone but for the avid outdoorsmen, a vacation doesn’t get any more perfect than at Kentucky Lake. As one of the top bass and crappie � sheries in the United States, Kentucky Lake is the natural choice for your next outdoor adventure. Also, you can experience boating, golf, wildlife, entertainment and fun for the entire family.
EXPERIENCE KENTUCKY LAKE!
TourWinchester.com 800.298.9105
Get o� the highway and head down the scenic byway to discover our new Beer Cheese Trail. It’s a culinary adventure honoring Winchester as the birthplace of beer cheese. � e trail leads to local restaurants, each with a unique beer cheese recipe. Visit all restaurants & mark on your “cheese log” for a free Cheese Trail t-shirt!
WINCHESTER’S BEER CHEESE TRAIL FOR THOSE WITH A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE!
moreheadtourism.com855.270.8733
Cave Run Lake may be known as the Muskie Capital of the South, but � shing is just one adventure waiting here. � e Daniel Boone National Forest is � lled with trails perfect for day hikes, backpacking, biking and horseback riding. Plus, Twin Knobs Campground features nearly 200 campsites and many recreation areas. Visit Morehead and discover your outdoor adventure.
VISIT MOREHEAD KENTUCKY AND FIND YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
“Feels like home” is a term that has o� en been used to describe Murray. In 2012, Rand McNally and USA Today visited and named Murray the Friendliest Small Town in America. Murray is a recreation paradise, being just a short drive from Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. Hunting, � shing, boating, camping, hiking, trail riding and nature viewing are in no short supply. In addition, LBL has an elk and bison prairie, nature station, 1800s-era settlement and planetarium. Visit Murray and see for yourself why it was named the Friendliest Small Town in America. Start planning your trip today!
MURRAY—FEELS LIKE HOME!
tourmurray.com 800.351.1603Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY:SMALL TOWN – BIG FUN!
visitashlandky.com 800.377.6249
Ashland, Kentucky, is birthplace to The Judds and Billy Ray Cyrus and is located along US 23 Country Music Highway – a mecca for arts and entertainment, family festivals, quilt block murals, and much more. The historic Paramount Arts Center, Highlands Museum, the historical tour, and the Jesse Stuart Foundation and Bookstore, which includes a wonderful gi� shop showcasing Kentucky products, all are a must-see while visiting Ashland. Come check us out – you’ll be glad you did!
OCTOBER COURT DAY IN MT. STERLING!
mtsterlingtourism.com859.498.8732
Mt. Sterling welcomes thousands of people from across the country to KY’s oldest festival— October Court Days on October 17-20th in Downtown. Visitors will � nd a variety of items to buy, sell or trade during this “ultimate shopping” four-day event. Shop from hundreds of vendors, including the new “KY Proud” area, and enjoy great food. Located 30 minutes east of Lexington on I-64 at Exit 110.
WELCOME, BBQ LOVERS!OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18, 2014
visitmunfordville.com888.686.3673
Join us in downtown Munfordville for an unforgettable weekend of BBQ bliss at the Big Bu� alo Crossing BBQ Cook-o� ! Professional BBQ cook teams from across the country will be here competing for $15,000 in prize money! Divisions include Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket. � is year, we’re part of the Jim Beam Bluegrass BBQ Showdown! � ere will be plenty of food and merchandise vendors around the downtown square. THURSDAY, October 16: 5 p.m. – KidsQ BBQ contest featuring the 9 winners of the Hart County Fair 4H BBQ contestFRIDAY, October 17: 4-10 p.m. – BBQ food vendors & cra� booths open; 7 p.m. – Dessert contest judgingSATURDAY, October 18: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. – BBQ festival, food vendors & cra� booths open; 12:00 p.m. – Judging begins; 4 p.m. – Awards ceremonyDirections: From I-65, take Exit 65. Turn le� 3/4 mile to downtown Munfordville.
pariskytourism.com859.987.8744Paris/Bourbon County Tourism Commission
Visit beautiful Paris, Kentucky in Bourbon County. Our treasures include Claiborne Farm, Duncan Tavern, Hopewell Museum, Colville Covered Bridge, Wallis House & Arboretum, Bourbon County Courthouse, Cane Ridge Shrine and Reed Valley Orchard. Visit our calendar online for all the upcoming exciting events:
HORSES HISTORY HOSPITALITY
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